Community Notes, Events, Updates & Public Comment Request November 4-10, 2024

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024: State Election
 
Check your voting information here:
 
All Drop Boxes are open and available to return your vote by mail ballots for the November 5, State Election. Ballots must be in a Drop Box or returned to the Election Department by 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 8. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 5 and must arrive by November 8.
 
Beginning in November, the BPDA Board of Directors will meet in a hybrid format. Board members, development teams, and Planning Department staff will attend these meetings in person in the Board Room on the 9th floor of City Hall. The Planning Department and the Board welcome the public to attend and participate in these meetings in person or virtually – both options will be accessible to all community members. For public hearings that require interpretation, these services will be available for virtual and in-person attendees. 
The agenda for each meeting will be posted on the prior Tuesday afternoon. The meeting will continue to be televised on Boston City TV (Xfinity Channel 26, RCN Channel 13, and Verizon Fios Channel 962) and live streamed on boston.gov.
The next Board meeting will take place at 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024. 
 
Harvard Ed Portal's Weekly Newsletter
 
Events
 
Veterans Count of Fallen Heroes (Flyer Attached)
 
Veterans Day Luncheon & Ceremony (Flyer Attached)
We Salute Our Veterans!
Veterans Day Ceremony & Luncheon
Friday, November 8th at 12:00
Catered by The Stockyard Restaurant
USS Constitution Color Guard and A Moment of Appreciation for All Or Veterans
Please RSVP (617) 635-6120 with Name and Branch of Service
Event Is Open to All Veterans 55 and Over (Spouses and Caregivers Welcome) 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
 
ONS Field Fridays Allston-Brighton                                          
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services                                           
Friday, November 8, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 
Stop by to ask a question or share a concern with Allston-Brighton Liaison, Kevin L’Herrou.                                 
Cafenation                            
380 Washington St, Brighton    
Email Contact: kevin....@boston.gov 
 
Updates
 
Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing                                                 
Inspectional Services Department                                                 
Tuesday, October 29, 2024                                         
 
Hearings: 9:30 am
 
Case: BOA-1643116 Address: 13 Winship Street Ward 22 Applicant: Bonnie Tan 
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Front Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive
Purpose: This project is the existing 2 story 2 family residential building convert to the 3 story 2 family residential building with a 3 story rear addition and deck. The scope of work includes renovating existing building.
Slide the time bar to 19:22
Outcome: Deferred to December 3, 2024
 
Case: BOA-1609149 Address: 56 Bostonia Avenue Ward 22 Applicant: Matthew Pennino
Article(s): Article 51, Section 9 Side Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Rear Yard Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Bldg Height Excessive (Stories) Article 51, Section 9 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 9 Lot Width Insufficient Article 51, Section 9 Lot Area Insufficient
Purpose: Build a new single family home on an existing single family lot
Slide the time bar to 25:32
Outcome: Approved
 
Case: BOA-1638069 Address: 358 Chestnut Hill Avenue Ward 21 Applicant: Josh Fetterman-ARTICLE 80
Article(s): Article 51, Section 16 Use Regulations Multi family Dwelling (Bsmt. & First Story) Conditional Article 51, Section 17 Floor Area Ratio Excessive Article 51, Section 17 Usable Open Space Insufficient Art. 51.52 Specific Design Requirements 51 52.1 Street Wall Continuity in Neighborhood Business Subdistricts Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Parking Insufficient Article 51, Section 56 Off Street Loading Insufficient Art.51 Sec.56 Off St Parking Design 51 56 .5(a) (Tandem Parking) Maneuvering areas Article 51, Section 17 Dimensional Regulations Building Height Excessive (Feet)
Purpose: New construction of a six (6) story building with thirty (30) dwelling units, ground floor local retail (core/shell), and nineteen (19) rear ground parking spaces. proposed structure to be within the existing building's footprint separate permit to be filed for the demolition of existing building.
Slide the time bar to 28:48
Outcome: Approved
 
Re-Discussions: 11:30 am
 
Case: BOA- 1608586 Address: 353 Cambridge Street Ward 22 Applicant: Gregg Donavan
Article(s): Article 06 Section 04 Other Protectional Conditions
Purpose: Remove proviso Takeout 36A granted to this petitioner only. Under BZC# 31355
Slide the time bar to 3:04:25
Outcome: Approved
 
Licensing Board Virtual Transactional Hearing 
Boston Licensing Board                      
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 10:00 am                      
 
17 Mr. G's Corner LLC
D/B/A: Mattie's Provisions and Spirits
2193 COMMONWEALTH AV
BRIGHTON, MA 02135
License #: LB-578128
Has applied for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - A retail package store with a first floor of approximately 932 SF consisting of a community tasting table, dry goods storage, cold storage, and a basement of approximately 566 SF for storage with a total square footage of 1,498 SF.
Manager: Amir Khan Chowdhury
Closing Time: 10:00 PM
Attorney: Nicholas J. Zozula
Slide the time bar to 1:39:00
Outcome: Taken Under Advisement
 
Licensing Board Virtual Voting Agenda
Boston Licensing Board
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am
 
Transactional Hearing on Wednesday, October 30, 2024
 
17. Mr. G's Corner LLC
Doing business as: Mattie's Provisions and Spirits
2193 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-578128
Has applied for a Retail Package Store All-Alcoholic Beverages License to be exercised on the above - A retail package store with a first floor of approximately 932 SF consisting of a community tasting table, dry goods storage, cold storage, and a basement of approximately 566 SF for storage with a total square footage of 1,498 SF.
Manager: Amir Khan Chowdhury
Closing Time: 10:00 PM
Attorney: Nicholas J. Zozula
Slide the time bar to 18:50
Outcome: Approved
 
Non-Hearing Transactions
 
The following are applying for a new Common Victualler License at a previously licensed location:
 
5. MVR Restaurant Group, LLC
Doing business as: Proof Pizzeria
1312 Commonwealth Av., Allston, MA 02134 License #: LB‑580104
Has applied for a Common Victualler License to be exercised at a previously licensed location‑1,520SF Restaurant featuring a dining room in the front and a kitchen/storage area in the rear. There are two bathrooms located between the dining room and kitchen, and the space accommodates 36 seats with no patio.
Manager: Mayank Rao
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Slide the time bar to 27:08
Outcome: Approved
 
The Following have applied to make changes to their existing Common Victualler License:
 
8. Boston Pie, Inc.
Doing business as: Domino's
414 ‑ 416 Cambridge St., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‑386471
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Ownership interest of the licensed business‑ From: David Jenks (75%) & Dominic Benvenuti (20%) & Shawn Brunelle (5%) To: David Jenks (51%) & Dominic Benvenuti (49%)
Secondly, has petitioned to change the Manager of the license business‑ From: Scott Gaspar To: Ebru Akkus
Slide the time bar to 29:07 & 29:40
Outcome: Approved
 
11. Peng Xiao Xian Restaurant LLC
Doing business as: Boston Soup Dumplings
113 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 02134
License #: LB‑100912
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Ownership Interest of the licensed business From: Xiaoheng Peng (50%) shares & Xiaoqo Peng (50%) shares To: Xiaoheng Peng (100%) share. Secondly, has petitioned to change the corporate name of the license business‑ From: Peng Xiao Xian Restaurant LLC To: Pxx Innovation LLC Lastly, has petitioned to change the opening hours of the license business‑ From: 11:30 AM To: 10:30 AM
Slide the time bar to 30:16
Outcome: Approved
 
13. Steward St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
Doing business as: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
736 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB‑101090
Holder of a Common Victualler License has petitioned to change the Manager of the licensed business From: Aaron Bennos To: Ryan Lenhardt
Slide the time bar to 31:08
Outcome: Approved
 
The Following have applied for a One Day Amendment to Existing License:
 
1. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC
Doing business as: Charles River Speedway
1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-464491
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license for amended hours from 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on November 7, 2024 for a Fall Season Gathering
Manager: Jenna Chillington
Slide the time bar to 31:29
Outcome: Approved
 
2. AHF Speedway Holdings, LLC
Doing business as: Charles River Speedway
1420 to 1440 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
License #: LB-464491
Has applied for a one day amendment to existing license to include extending the license into the Annex for a Wedding Tea Ceremony on November 10, 2024 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Manager: Jenna Chillington
Slide the time bar to 31:29
Outcome: Approved
 
The Following have applied for Malt & Wine Special One Day License:
 
5. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/04/2024, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m
Date and Time: 11/15/2024, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/19/2024, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/29/2024, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved
 
6. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/28/2024, 12 p.m. - 12 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/15/2024, 12 p.m. - 12 p.m.
Date and Time: 12/03/2024, 12 p.m. - 12 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved
 
7. Trustees of Boston College
Has applied for a(n) BC Men's Basketball at:
2601 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 12/21/2024, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Manager: Beth Emery
Outcome: Approved
 
14. Ryan Shaw Memorial 5k
Has applied for a(n) Ryan Shaw Memorial 5k at:
1255 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 02135
Date and Time: 11/09/2024, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Manager: Josh Alloco
Outcome: Approved
 
20. Sodexo Live!
Has applied for a(n) Hockey Games at:
65 N Harvard St., Allston, MA 02163
Date and Time: 11/01/2024, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m
Date and Time: 11/02/2024, 3200 p.m. - 6 p.m
Date and Time: 11/08/2024, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m
Date and Time: 11/09/2024, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m
Date and Time: 11/15/2024, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/15/2024 - 11/16/2024, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Date and Time: 11/22/2024, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Manager: Kevin Helm
Outcome: Approved
 
Public Comments       
                                        
Want to know more about the planning initiatives that are happening in Allston-Brighton? Check out The Boston Planning & Development Agency's (BPDA) planning website to stay informed and learn about opportunities to comment. It is important to share direct community feedback about what is needed to make Allston-Brighton a great place to live and work now and in the future!
 
279-283 North Harvard Street (SPRA Comment due November 7, 2024)
 
434 Washington Street (SPRA Comment due November 8, 2024)
 
Artesani Parking Lot Improvements Project (Comment due November 13, 2024)
 
Improving Our Development Review Process (Comment due November 20, 2024)
 
65-79 Seattle Street (SPRA Comment due December 2, 2024)
 
250 Everett Street (PDA Comment due December 11, 2024)
 
35 Electric Avenue (PNF Comment due December 20, 2024)

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